Knochenbrecher (3.5e Equipment)
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Knochenbrecher
Exotic Two-Handed Melee
| Cost: | 75 gp |
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| Damage (Small): | 2d6 |
| Damage (Medium)1: | 2d8 |
| Critical: | x2 |
| Weight2: | 10 lbs |
| Type3: | Slashing |
| HP4: | 10 |
| Hardness: | 10 |
1. See Damage Increases by Size to calculate the damage for a weapon larger than Medium or smaller than Small.
2. Weight figures are for Medium weapons. A Small weapon weighs half as much, and a Large weapon weighs twice as much.
3. When two types are given, the weapon is both types if the entry specifies "and", either type (player's choice at time of attack) if the entry specifies "or", or each end of the double weapon is a different type if the entry specifies "/".
4. The hp value given is for Medium armor, weapons, and shields. Divide by 2 for each size category of the item smaller than Medium, or multiply it by 2 for each size category larger than Medium.
A knochenbrecher is basically a massive two handed “kriegsmesser” (war knife), clearly dedicated to a brutal fencing of devastating chopping blows. Unlike the greatsword, which features a similar length and weight, the knochenbrecher is characterized by a wide and thick single-edged blade and is usually regarded as a non-noble weapon. It means its typical wielders are professional mercenaries: in well-trained hands, the knochenbrecher excels in truncating pikes and lances, as well as arms, legs and heads of the enemies.
A knochenbrecher is around 20 inches longer than a Kriegsmesser, and is too large for a Medium-size creature to use with two hands without special training; thus, it is an exotic weapon.
A Medium-size creature with Exotic Weapon Proficiency can use use a knochenbrecher two handed without penalty. A Medium-size creatures proficient with martial weapons can use a knochenbrecher in two hands with a -2 penalty to attack rolls and can use it with one hand with a -10 penalty to attack rolls.
A Large-size creature could use the knochenbrecher with one hand, but would be assessed the standard -4 non-proficiency penalty to its attack rolls, or with two hands as a martial weapon. A Large-size creature with the Exotic Weapon Proficiency feat can use the Knochenbrecher in one hand.
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